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All the insights you need to buy, sell and live the good life in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Best Thanksgiving Recipes from Bay Area Celebrity Chefs

Right now, you’re probably trying to plan out your holiday meal and Googling “best Thanksgiving recipes.” But you can…

Abio Cares: Donate to Help Clean Up A Veteran’s First Home for the Holidays

After 62-year-old Army veteran Eddie Mitchell and his disabled wife Ve learned the rent on their Antioch apartment would…

Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces Draw Fans to the East Bay

We had the pleasure of hosting a mid-century modern home tour in Oakland recently for members of Docomomo, an international nonprofit organization…

Is Your Home Prepared for an Earthquake?

If the recent Northern California temblors have you rattled, read our guide here to assess your earthquake readiness and…

Will a Strong Oakland Real Estate Market Crush the Vibrant Arts Scene?

A local artist/writer recently penned a piece for an online ‘zine questioning whether Oakland is still an artist’s…

Eyeing a Move to Lafayette? Don’t Miss Idyllic Reliez Valley & 4 Other Coveted Neighborhoods

Choices, choices, choices… With so many neighborhood flavors in Lafayette – from downtown charm to rolling hills and equestrian…

6 Things Making Us Happy About Living in the East Bay Right Now

Here’s our roundup of the people, places, reads, and eats that are making us happy about living in the East…

Abio Properties Welcomes New Agents!

We are thrilled to announce that our Abio Properties family is growing again and introduce our five newest East Bay real…

We Made the NEWS! Abio Founders Give Expert Advice

Look who is turning to us for our real estate expertise in homes for sale in the East Bay and…

Which East Bay High Schools Earn the Best Scores? New Rankings Might Surprise You

The East Bay is home to some of California’s smartest high schools, according to a new ranking of top campuses –…

UPDATE: Oakland Home Sells for Over Asking, Raises Even More for Charity!

Last month we told you about our inspiring client, Josip Markus, who put his Oakland house for sale in Upper…

Oakland Pride: Homage to Oracle Arena as Warriors Leave for SF

As the Warriors close their last season in Oakland, we pay tribute to the arena’s storied history: Record-shattering NBA…